Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Avila University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Major Requirements
The candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing must complete all the general degree requirements from the Core Curriculum.
Admission Information
The Avila University School of Nursing is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity in its admission process. Students seeking admission to the RN to BSN nursing program must:
- Be a diploma nurse OR have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
- Obtain a ’C’ or above in all prerequisite courses
- Be eligible for RN licensure in your state of residence
- If you do not currently have a license:
- You must obtain RN licensure within the first 8 weeks of starting nursing core courses
- License verification will be conducted. If we cannot locate your license online, you may need to upload a PDF. The procedure usually incurs no cost.
- Complete both the Avila University and School of Nursing admission processes
Process of Admission
- Student must complete the Avila admission process, including submission of official transcripts from all higher learning institutions attended.
- Students seeking an exception to the admission criteria must submit a letter of petition to the Director of the RN to BSN Program. The RN to BSN Admissions and Progression Committee will consider the individual circumstances and send a letter to the applicant documenting the final decision.
- Students admitted to the RN to BSN program will be assigned to a nursing advisor and will meet with this advisor on a regular basis beginning the semester prior to enrolling in their first nursing course.
- Students may elect to complete a proficiency assessment for NU 452 Nursing Pharmacology and NU 453 Health Assessment . (Students should be aware that some graduate level schools may not accept courses that are transcripted only as “Credit”).
- After completion of 7 nursing credits with a minimum grade of C, students will apply for and be granted 27 credit hours reflecting completion of the following courses:
Post Baccalaureate Applicants
Cumulative GPAs of applicants who have already earned an undergraduate degree will be calculated on completed coursework that is required for the nursing major.
Dismissal from Program
A student who receives two or more grades of “F” or whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 in any semester is placed on academic probation. Probationary students may be required to participate in a university skills program, may be limited in the number of hours in which they may enroll while on probation, and/or given other conditions (e.g., grade requirements to be met, required to meet with an identified person).
Re-admission to the Nursing Major
A student who is dismissed or withdraws from the nursing program may apply for readmission to the nursing program. The student seeking readmission must meet the criteria for admission and graduation that are in effect at the time of readmission to the nursing major.
Post-Licensure (RN to BSN) Program Requirements
Requirement 1.
Satisfactory completion of at least 120 semester hours of academic work with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
Requirement 2.
Satisfactory completion of required assessments.
Requirement 3.
Required Core Courses:
Nursing majors must take the following courses as part of the liberal arts core regardless of whether the core is otherwise met:
- Liberal Arts, Mathematics
- Liberal Arts, Social Science
Nursing majors will meet 3-hours of Global Studies by the following courses:
Major Pre-requisites:
Requirement 4.
Completion of the following nursing courses in addition to the university core requirements and prerequisite courses:
Nursing hours granted in Process of Admission (27 hours)
Nursing Core Courses (30 hours)
Requirement 5.
As required for CCNE accreditation, experiential learning is included in NU 426 Experiential Learning I (1) , NU 436 Experiential Learning II (1) , and NU 446 Experiential Learning III (1) for all students to bridge to baccalaureate-level professional nursing practice. This practice may include direct and/or indirect care experiences.
Requirement 6.
See university catalog for additional graduation requirements.
Outcomes
In addition to general degree requirements stated earlier in this university catalog, nursing majors are expected to meet the following program outcomes:
Outcome 1.
Integrate nursing knowledge to make informed clinical judgments and to innovate in nursing practice, ensuring safe, effective, and equitable care.
Outcome 2.
Demonstrate the ability to deliver holistic, individualized, and evidence-based care that is respectful, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate to address the needs of diverse individuals and communities.
Outcome 3.
Employ basic principles of safety and quality improvement to minimize risk and improve client care by evaluating and refining nursing practices that contribute to optimal client outcomes.
Outcome 4.
Collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams to plan and implement client care through coordinated and inclusive partnerships with clients, families, and other stakeholders, enhancing healthcare experiences and outcomes.
Outcome 5.
Exhibit a sustainable professional nursing identity through continuous personal and professional development, embracing leadership opportunities that foster resilience, lifelong learning, and advocacy in diverse healthcare settings.
Assessment
Assessment activities occur throughout the nursing curriculum and post-graduation. Summative assessment activities completed by students may include such things as course assignments or surveys. Post-graduation outcome assessments help to evaluate such things as graduate satisfaction and success on the nursing licensure examination.
Note
Additional information on policies may be found in the RN-BSN Student Nursing Handbook available upon admission to the program. Students may submit a written petition with rationale to the School of Nursing for special exception to the above policies. The nursing faculty will have the right to accept or reject this petition.
Students must provide their own transportation to clinical experiences when enrolled in nursing courses.
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